Witnessing the Meltdown

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Ok, I know that these events occured prior to today but since I read about 'em today I'm calling it a "Freaky Friday" Friday.

For as long as I can remember there's been a cultural meme which equates inhabitants small towns / 'rural America' with all that is Christian (and good) while equating inhabitants of cities with all that is non-Christian (evil).

It's my recollection that this meme gained currency in our political culture about 10 years ago when the Republicans began using it as a cudgel against their Democratic opponents.

While I'm sure that folks who believe this meme to be 'true' will discount the following I offer them as examples of the dangers of seeing the 'Truth' as something black & white...

For Austin school, Not Your Ordinary Opponent

Daniel Pew knew something was strange when the captains for the opposing football team had trouble remembering their own mascot.
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The "Tigers" actually were a group of high school graduates, recruited by Texas Christian High coach Herc Palmquist. The game was a ruse, say the players, parents and coaches from the Austin school. And they're still baffled and furious that they played against a group of impostors.
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Racy notes result in an arrest in Burnet

Youth minister's wife is accused on soliciting sex from a minor.

A 27-year-old Burnet woman is accused of posing as a teenage girl and having phone sex with a 15-year-old boy whom she sent dozens of letters asking him to sleep with her, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.
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Superintendent accused of placing hidden camera in ladies' room

BRUCEVILLE-EDDY -- School Superintendent Dan Doyen was arrested this week, accused of placing a hidden video camera in a women's bathroom at the school administration office.
McLennan County sheriff's office investigators arrested the 46-year-old Doyen on Wednesday.
Investigators say he admitted that he bought a camera disguised to look like an air freshener dispenser with a school credit card and placed it in a restroom used by three administration office employees and female visitors to the building.
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	Witnessing the Meltdown Home Get Email Updates What I Do for a Living Email Me Admin Password Remember Me 13664 Curiosities served Share on Facebook				2005-11-18 3:29 PM Freaky Friday Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (0) =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+ Ok, I know that these events occured prior to today but since I read about 'em today I'm calling it a "Freaky Friday" Friday. For as long as I can remember there's been a cultural meme which equates inhabitants small towns / 'rural America' with all that is Christian (and good) while equating inhabitants of cities with all that is non-Christian (evil). It's my recollection that this meme gained currency in our political culture about 10 years ago when the Republicans began using it as a cudgel against their Democratic opponents. While I'm sure that folks who believe this meme to be 'true' will discount the following I offer them as examples of the dangers of seeing the 'Truth' as something black & white... For Austin school, Not Your Ordinary Opponent Daniel Pew knew something was strange when the captains for the opposing football team had trouble remembering their own mascot. ... The "Tigers" actually were a group of high school graduates, recruited by Texas Christian High coach Herc Palmquist. The game was a ruse, say the players, parents and coaches from the Austin school. And they're still baffled and furious that they played against a group of impostors. more Racy notes result in an arrest in Burnet Youth minister's wife is accused on soliciting sex from a minor. A 27-year-old Burnet woman is accused of posing as a teenage girl and having phone sex with a 15-year-old boy whom she sent dozens of letters asking him to sleep with her, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. more Superintendent accused of placing hidden camera in ladies' room BRUCEVILLE-EDDY -- School Superintendent Dan Doyen was arrested this week, accused of placing a hidden video camera in a women's bathroom at the school administration office. McLennan County sheriff's office investigators arrested the 46-year-old Doyen on Wednesday. Investigators say he admitted that he bought a camera disguised to look like an air freshener dispenser with a school credit card and placed it in a restroom used by three administration office employees and female visitors to the building. more Read/Post Comments (0) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top